freewheel

free·wheel

F5316600 (frē′wēl′, -hwēl′)n. also free wheel1. A power-transmission device that allows the drive shaft of a motor vehicle to continue turning when its speed is greater than that of the engine shaft.2. A clutch in the rear-wheel hub of a bicycle that permits the wheel to turn without pedal action, as in coasting.intr.v. free·wheeled, free·wheel·ing, free·wheels 1. To continue turning or spinning after disengagement from the drive mechanism.2. To live or move freely and sometimes aimlessly or irresponsibly.3. To operate independently or free of restraints.

freewheel

(ˌfriːˈwiːl) n1. (Automotive Engineering) a ratchet device in the rear hub of a bicycle wheel that permits the wheel to rotate freely while the pedals are stationary2. (Automotive Engineering) a device in the transmission of some vehicles that automatically disengages the drive shaft when it rotates more rapidly than the engine shaft, so that the drive shaft can turn freelyvb (Automotive Engineering) (intr) to coast in a vehicle or on a bicycle using the freewheel

free•wheel

(ˈfriˈʰwil, -ˈwil)

n. 1. a device in the transmission of a motor vehicle that automatically disengages the drive shaft whenever it begins to turn more rapidly than the engine. 2. a rear bicycle wheel that has a device freeing it from the driving mechanism, as when the pedals are stopped in coasting. v.i. 3. (of a vehicle or its operator) to coast with the wheels disengaged from the driving mechanism. 4. to move or function freely, independently, or irresponsibly. [1895–1900] free′wheel′er, n.

freewheel

Past participle: freewheeled
Gerund: freewheeling

Imperative
freewheel
freewheel

Present
I freewheel
you freewheel
he/she/it freewheels
we freewheel
you freewheel
they freewheel

Preterite
I freewheeled
you freewheeled
he/she/it freewheeled
we freewheeled
you freewheeled
they freewheeled

Present Continuous
I am freewheeling
you are freewheeling
he/she/it is freewheeling
we are freewheeling
you are freewheeling
they are freewheeling

Present Perfect
I have freewheeled
you have freewheeled
he/she/it has freewheeled
we have freewheeled
you have freewheeled
they have freewheeled

Past Continuous
I was freewheeling
you were freewheeling
he/she/it was freewheeling
we were freewheeling
you were freewheeling
they were freewheeling

Past Perfect
I had freewheeled
you had freewheeled
he/she/it had freewheeled
we had freewheeled
you had freewheeled
they had freewheeled

Future
I will freewheel
you will freewheel
he/she/it will freewheel
we will freewheel
you will freewheel
they will freewheel

Future Perfect
I will have freewheeled
you will have freewheeled
he/she/it will have freewheeled
we will have freewheeled
you will have freewheeled
they will have freewheeled

Future Continuous
I will be freewheeling
you will be freewheeling
he/she/it will be freewheeling
we will be freewheeling
you will be freewheeling
they will be freewheeling

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been freewheeling
you have been freewheeling
he/she/it has been freewheeling
we have been freewheeling
you have been freewheeling
they have been freewheeling

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been freewheeling
you will have been freewheeling
he/she/it will have been freewheeling
we will have been freewheeling
you will have been freewheeling
they will have been freewheeling

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been freewheeling
you had been freewheeling
he/she/it had been freewheeling
we had been freewheeling
you had been freewheeling
they had been freewheeling

Conditional
I would freewheel
you would freewheel
he/she/it would freewheel
we would freewheel
you would freewheel
they would freewheel

Past Conditional
I would have freewheeled
you would have freewheeled
he/she/it would have freewheeled
we would have freewheeled
you would have freewheeled
they would have freewheeled

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	freewheel - a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)clutch - a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism; "this year's model has an improved clutch"
Verb	1.	freewheel - live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely; "My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school"driftdrift - move in an unhurried fashion; "The unknown young man drifted among the invited guests"subsist, exist, survive, live - support oneself; "he could barely exist on such a low wage"; "Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?"; "Many people in the world have to subsist on $1 a day"
	2.	freewheel - coast in a vehicle using the freewheelcoast - move effortlessly; by force of gravity

freewheel

verb coast, drift, glide, relax your efforts, rest on your oars, float He freewheeled back down the hill.

Translations

惯性滑行

free

(friː) adjective1. allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc. The prison door opened, and he was a free man.自由的2. not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way. free speech; You are free to think what you like.无拘束的3. (with with) generous. He is always free with his money/advice.大方的4. frank, open and ready to speak. a free manner.直爽的5. costing nothing. a free gift.免费的6. not working or having another appointment; not busy. I shall be free at five o'clock.空闲的7. not occupied, not in use. Is this table free?空余的8. (with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc). She is free from pain now; free of charge.没有...的 verb – past tense, past participle freed – 1. to make or set (someone) free. He freed all the prisoners.使自由2. (with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something. She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.使摆脱ˈfreedom noun the state of not being under control and being able to do whatever one wishes. The prisoner was given his freedom.自由ˈfreely adverb1. in a free manner. to give freely to charity; to speak freely.无拘束地2. willingly; readily. I freely admit it was my fault.直率地Freefone^® noun (also freephone ; American toll-free number) a telephone number of a business or an organization that can be used free of charge by their customers etc; the system giving this service. 免费电话ˌfree-for-ˈall noun a contest, debate etc in which anyone can take part. 任何人可以参加的竞赛（辩论），自由论战 ˈfreehand adjective, adverb (of a drawing etc) (done) without any instruments (eg a ruler) to guide the hand. 徒手画的（地） ˈfreehold adjective (of land, property etc) belonging completely to the owner, not just for a certain time. 完全保有地产的ˈfreelance noun, adjective (of or done by) a person who is working on his own, not for any one employer. a freelance journalist; freelance work. 自由工作者（的） verb to work in this way. He is freelancing now.自由工作Freepost noun a system in Britain in which a business or an organization pays the cost of the post sent to it. 免费邮寄free ˈskating noun a free style in ice-skating competitions. 自由式滑冰free speech the right to express an opinion freely. I believe in free speech.言论自由free trade trade with foreign countries without customs duties, taxes etc. 自由贸易ˈfreeway noun a motorway. 高速公路ˌfreeˈwheel verb to travel (downhill) on a bicycle, in a car etc without using mechanical power. 惯性滑行free will the ability to choose and act freely. He did it of his own free will.自愿a free hand freedom to do whatever one likes. He gave her a free hand with the servants.给予某人行动自由set free to make (someone) free. The soldiers set the terrorists' prisoners free.释放

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verb coast

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noun a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)

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verb live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

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verb coast in a vehicle using the freewheel

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